Amicalola Waterfall Climb & Len Foote Combo (D5)

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Amicalola Waterfall Climb & Len Foote Combo (D5)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Amicalola Falls State Park

Hike: Amicalola Waterfall Climb & Len Foote Combo (D5)

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Jul 2 2024 8:15 am >> Tue, Jul 2 2024 2:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Tue, Jun 25 2024 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Jul 1 2024 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

5 Hours 45 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

11.5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Jeff

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

The elevation gain, pace, and distance give this hike a difficulty rating of D5. You'll need recent AOC D4 or higher experience to participate.

Please join me for a scenic hike at Amicalola Falls combining a climb up the 602 stairs next to the falls with a loop hike to the Len Foote Inn (aka Hike Inn). It's supposed to be a bit cooler that day (a high of only 85!), and we'll start early to beat the heat and the crowds.

Estimated elevation gain is 3,000 feet, and we'll do about 11.5 miles. We'll hike at a moderate pace as a group with brief water breaks along the way, along with a 25-30 minute break at the inn.

We'll meet at the reflecting pool at the base of the falls. (34.56334, -84.24690). There isn't an organized carpool but feel free to contact others about ride sharing.

NOTE: The estimated duration of the hike is a best guess. Please be flexible on time.

Required Items to Bring:

- Hiking footwear

- Plenty of fluids

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

- Hiking poles

- Packed lunch or snack

- Cash for $5 park entrance fee if you don't have a state park pass

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet at the base of the falls in the circular parking lot next to the reflecting pool. Approximate coordinates are 34.56334, -84.24690. The entrance to the park is at the intersection of GA Highway 52 and Amicalola Falls State Park Road. See the top of this event description for a map link.

Notes:

There is a $5 per vehicle entrance fee at Amicalola Falls State Park without a valid Georgia state park pass.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

I'll likely reschedule the hike if there's a high probability of rain.